Keto vs Low Carb
Ensure you choose meals or options that are ‘keto’ friendly – not a low carb option. A low carb option may not be appropriate for reaching your macronutrient targets on a keto diet. Remember, the general macronutrient guidelines for a standard ketogenic diet (SKD) are: fat 70-75%, protein 20-25% and carbs 5-10% of total calorie daily intakes.
Meal Customisation
Ensure that the meal provider you’re considering caters to your dietary requirements i.e. dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free etc. Following a keto diet as a vegan or vegetarian is challenging, finding a provider that caters to both a keto requirement and a meat-free option may be hard to come across.
Quality & Flavour
Ensure you pick a provider that uses high-quality freshly sourced ingredients! If you’re planning to rely on prepared meals daily it may be beneficial to check the variety in the menus to avoid eating the same meal continuously. Check out customer reviews and feedback on the providers before buying!
Cost
Consider the cost versus the value of the meal you’re receiving. Eating keto can become expensive especially utilising ingredients such as high-quality fats and proteins. Buying meals from a prepared meal provider may be a cost effective way of managing not only strict dietary parameters but buying multiple meals often comes at a discounted rate with providers.